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  • D'Andre Swift RB | CHI

    Eagles' D'Andre Swift: Avoids injury report

    Swift (undisclosed) wasn't listed on the Eagles' first Week 14 injury report Wednesday.

    Swift was on the receiving end of a big hit at the tail end of this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers, visiting the sideline tent for a spell before going to the locker room. The reason for his departure wasn't divulged, but the fact that he didn't have any restrictions at Wednesday's walk-through session suggests he's good to go for this Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Swift is coming off his worst performance of the season as the Eagles' No. 1 back, having combined for just 20 yards from scrimmage on eight touches Week 13.

  • Breece Hall RB | NYJ

    Jets' Breece Hall: Sits out practice with ankle issue

    Hall missed practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    The Jets listed Hall on their Week 13 report with a hamstring injury, but after he missed a Wednesday practice, he returned to full participation by Friday and ended up handling his normal workload in a loss to the Falcons after officially being listed as questionable heading into the contest. It isn't yet clear if the ankle injury this week represents more of a threat to Hall's availability for this Sunday's game against the Texans. If Hall is unable to go against Houston, Dalvin Cook would be in store for a large role as the Jets' starting running back.

  • Najee Harris RB | LAC

    Steelers' Najee Harris: Questionable for Thursday night

    Harris (knee) didn't practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Patriots, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Harris also sat out Tuesday's walk-through session, so he hasn't practiced at all leading into Thursday's game. It's possible that his absences were precautionary on a short week, but there's legitimate doubt over Harris' availability, which will be cleared up one way or another when Pittsburgh releases its inactive list 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If Harris is unavailable or limited Thursday, Jaylen Warren would likely take on a larger workload, with Godwin Igwebuike or Anthony McFarland possibly mixing in behind him.

  • Patriots' Rhamondre Stevenson: Ruled out for Thursday

    Stevenson (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Pittsburgh.

    Stevenson was heating up the past few weeks despite the rest of New England's offense struggling more than ever, but he's now in danger of missing multiple games after a high-ankle sprain forced him out of Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers late in the first quarter. He missed the rest of the game and didn't practice at all during the short week, likely leaving Ezekiel Elliott to handle a huge role in the backfield Thursday after playing 93 percent of snaps over the final three quarters this past Sunday. Ty Montgomery and JaMycal Hasty are the depth options in the backfield, with both seemingly more likely to take passing-down snaps than carries. Stevenson's next chance to play will come Week 15 against the Chiefs on Dec. 17.

  • Colts' Jonathan Taylor: Sits out Wednesday's practice

    Taylor (thumb) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Taylor is unlikely to practice or play this week, after Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday that the running back was likely facing a 3-to-5-week recovery after undergoing thumb surgery Nov. 29. Zack Moss likely will get a large workload this Sunday against the Bengals after playing 94 percent of the snaps on offense in an overtime win over the Titans in Week 13.

  • Rico Dowdle RB | PIT

    Cowboys' Rico Dowdle: Limited Wednesday

    Dowdle (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    For a fourth consecutive week, Dowdle is tending to an ankle issue, but he at least is beginning Week 14 prep with a cap on his practice reps rather than sitting out Wednesday's session entirely. Over the last three games, he's mustered just 3.1 yards on his 16 carries and has hauled in all four targets for 19 yards and a touchdown. A similar role will be in store for Dowdle in Sunday's game against the Eagles as long as the Cowboys' lead runner, Tony Pollard, is healthy.

  • SaRodorick Thompson: Headed back to the Northwest

    Thompson signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

    Thompson spent time with Seattle earlier this season and suited up in Week 7 against the Cardinal. He played two snaps on offense but not touch the ball. He'll now get another opportunity with the franchise as Kenneth Walker (oblique) and Zach Charbonnet (ankle) are both dealing with injuries.

  • D'Onta Foreman RB | CLE

    Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Puts ankle injury behind him

    Foreman (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

    Foreman sat out the Week 12 win over Minnesota after injuring his ankle in Week 11 against Detroit, but Chicago's Week 13 bye has afforded the running back enough time to regain health. Prior to going down with the injury, Foreman had been splitting backfield reps with Khalil Herbert in the game against the Lions. Rookie Roschon Johnson then ended up pacing the backfield in touches in Week 12, making it difficult to predict how the reps may be divvied up among Foreman, Herbert and Johnson in the rematch with Detroit this Sunday.

  • 49ers' Elijah Mitchell: Tending to knee issue

    Mitchell won't take part in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

    Mitchell has routinely missed time due to knee issues in his two-plus years as a pro, but he's been able to string together seven consecutive appearances dating back to Week 6. Overall, he's totaled 28 carries and one catch (on two targets) during that span while Christian McCaffrey continues to handle the bulk of the reps afforded the 49ers backfield. As a result, even if he's able to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, Mitchell likely won't contribute much in the box score.

  • Kareem Hunt RB | KC

    Browns' Kareem Hunt: Not at practice

    Hunt (groin) won't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

    Hunt was listed with the same groin issue on the Browns' Week 13 injury report, but he ended up taking a team-high 12 carries for 48 yards in the 36-19 loss to Los Angeles this past Sunday. A return to practice Thursday would put him on track to play in this Sunday's game against Jacksonville, though perhaps in a secondary role off the bench behind inconsistent lead back Jerome Ford.

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